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133 upcoming events
We've rounded up 133 upcoming events in Rockford — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Rockford
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Today$17.85
🏋️Fitness🧢Hip-hop
Hip Hop Cardio
Snatched Studio
At 6:30 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at The GOAT Pub and Grill
The GOAT Pub and Grill
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Screw City Tavern
Screw City Tavern
Thu1
Thursday 1 October
Fri2
Friday 2 October
Thu 1$17.85
🏋️Fitness🤾Sports & fitness
Cardio & Strength Training
Snatched Studio
Thu 1 · 7 PM$12.51
🎤Karaoke❓Quiz
INCROWD815 & MEDICARE411 Masked Karaoke Trivia Contest Version 5.0
Tebala Event Center
Thu 1 · 7:30 PM$70
🎭Theatre
Lucy Darling
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Thu 1 · 7:30 PM
🪄Magic🕺Musical
Lucy Darling: Simply Darling
Coronado Theatre
Thu 1 · 8 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at The Detour Bar & Grill
The Detour Bar & Grill
Sat3
Saturday 3 October
Fri 2 · 7 PM$73–1,323
🎫Concert
Brantley Gilbert
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 2 · 7 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Brantley Gilbert Real American Tour
BMO Center
Sat 3
🌳Outdoors🧺Market
2026 Rockford Cider N’ Cinnamon Arts and Craft Fair
Edgebrook Shops
Sat 3 · 10 AM$108.55
✂️Workshop
Teen Braid Camp
Rockford
Sat 3 · 10:30 AMFree
🎭Theatre♿Disability8–15 yrs
Social Theater Group for Children with Autism
Court Street United Methodist Church
Sun4
Sunday 4 October
Mon5
Monday 5 October
Sun 4 · 7:30 PM$81–1,323
🎻Classical🎭Theatre
Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Sun 4 · 7:30 PM
🎬Cinema🎫Concert
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Coronado Theatre
Mon 5 · 2 PM$0–103.22
🗺️Guided tour
Burpee Homeschool Science Days 2026: Fall Semester Series
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Later
Tue 6 · 6 PMFree
🎸Jam / Open mic
Word Of Mouth - Open Mic
213 N 3rd St
Tue 6 · 6 PM$0
🗣️Talk
Learn About Specialized Foster Care with Youth Services Bureau - In-Person
Youth Services Bureau of Illinois Valley Offices
Tue 6
🎭Theatre🌊Contemporary
The Thorn
Coronado Theatre
Wed 7 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
Career Launch Series
330 15th Ave
Wed 7 · 7 PM
🎫Concert
The Thorn
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Thu 8 · 1 PM$15–18
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers0–13 yrs
Burpee Museum's Critter Corner
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Fri 9 · 11:30 AM$0
🏷️Other
Rockford Linked Lunch — September 11, 2026
Machine Shed Restaurant
Fri 9 · 11:30 AMFree
🏷️Other
Rockford Linked Lunch with Presenter Diane James
Machine Shed Restaurant
Sat 10 · 8 AM$28.52
⚽Team sports🏆Tournament
2026 RVC Men's Jamboree
Rock Valley College
Sat 10 · 10 AM$12.51–17.85
👾Video games
R2V2 2026
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
Sat 10 · 8 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Sammy Kershaw
Coronado Theatre
Sun 11 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🍽️Food
Italian Cooking Class
Verdi Club
Sun 11 · 6:30 PM$12.51–17.85
✂️Workshop
Sip & Paint - Ghostface Theme
205 E Riverside Blvd
Mon 12 · 9 AM$7.18–28.52
🗣️Talk🗺️Guided tour
Burpee Clubs: Mornings at the Museum
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Wed 14 · 7:30 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
Coronado Theatre
Thu 15 · 2 PMFree
💼Career🎒Students
WEI Healthcare Career Fair Employer Registration
Rock Valley College
Thu 15 · 2 PMFree
💼Career
WEI Healthcare Career Fair Job Seeker Registration
Rock Valley College
Thu 15 · 7 PM$73–1,323
✨Pop🎭Theatre
Tauren Wells
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Thu 15 · 7 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Tauren Wells - Air1 Worship Now Tour
Coronado Theatre
Fri 16 · 5:30 PM$0
🖼️Exhibition
Anything Goes Art Exhibit
Womanspace
Fri 16 · 7 PM$29–73
🏒Hockey⚽Team sports
Rockford Icehogs vs. Iowa Wild
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 16 · 7 PM
✨Pop🎸Rock
STING 3.0 Tour
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Sat 17 · 12 PM$43.45
✂️Workshop
Unbound Paint Party
The Nafsi Institute @ Rockford Pulmonary
Sat 17 · 7 PM$9.30–23.17
🎉Parties
Rockford Halloween Singles Mixer 2026
Rockford, IL
Sat 17 · 7 PM$33–66
⚽Team sports🏒Hockey
Rockford Icehogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
BMO Harris Bank Center
Sun 18 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop🍽️Food
Italian Cooking Class
Verdi Club
Tue 20$7.18–28.52
🐣Animalsup to 15 yrs
Burpee Clubs: Dino Club
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Wed 21 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
Career Launch Series
330 15th Ave
Wed 21 · 4 PMFree
🧘Wellness
Sound & Shadows
213 N 3rd St
Wed 21 · 6:30 PM
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Burpee Clubs: Zoology Club
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Wed 21 · 7 PM$173–1,403
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Jeff Dunham
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Wed 21 · 7 PM
🎤Stand-up
Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact
Coronado Theatre
Thu 22 · 2 PMFree
💼Career🎒Students
WEI Manufacturing Career Fair Job Seeker Registration
Rock Valley College
Thu 22 · 7 PM$86–438
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Josh Gates
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Fri 23 · 6 PM$35
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle
1401 N Second St
Sat 24 · 10 AM$16.78–33.85
Halloween Dark At Night
Rissa's Lanes
Sat 24 · 7:30 PM$64–204
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Rockford Symphony Orchestra: The Music of John Williams
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Tue 27 · 8:30 AM$0
Rockford Rising: 10 Years Forward - The Launch
Rock Valley College Downtown West - Downtown Learning Center
Thu 29 Oct · 10 AMFree
Rockford Job Fair
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
Thu 29 Oct · 5:30 PMFree
OCTOBER 2026 INCROWD815 FREE NETWORKING EVENT
PC Tech 2U
Thu 29 Oct · 6 PM$44.52
BYOB October Paint and Sip
Midwest Social
Fri 30 Oct · 6:30 PM$31–53.50
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Union, 61107
Fri 30 Oct · 7 PM$29–114
Rockford Icehogs vs. Manitoba Moose
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 30 Oct$27–46
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
Union, 61107
Sun 1 Nov · 4 PM$29–102
Rockford Icehogs vs. Texas Stars
BMO Harris Bank Center
Wed 4 Nov · 4 PMFree
PryorHealth Semi-Annual Sales Event
5995 Spring Creek Rd
Wed 4 Nov · 7 PM$53
🩰Classical🎭Shows
United European Ballet Company: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Fri 6 Nov · 8 AM$0–75
earthrise815 - Sustainability Action Conference
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Fri 6 Nov
🎯Board games🐉Tabletop RPG
Rock-Con 2026
Rockford
Fri 6 Nov · 7 PM$12.51–23.18
BLKHRT AMiR - One Night Only (The R&B Experience)
District Bar and Grill
Fri 6 Nov · 7 PM$22ES
Conferencia de Señoritas “No os Conforméis a Este Siglo”
Iglesia Pentecostal UnidaRenacer
Sat 7 Nov
🧺Market
2026 Rockford Fall Craft and Vendor Market
CherryVale Mall
Sat 7 Nov · 7 AM$35
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING
3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Sat 7 Nov · 12 PM$76.54
Snatched & Serve: Fitness Brunch Experience
4215 E State St suite 103
Sat 7 Nov · 7:30 PM$111–1,403
🎭Theatre
Alton Brown
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Fri 13 Nov · 11:30 AMFree
🏷️Other
November 13, 2026 Rockford Linked Lunch
Machine Shed Restaurant
Sat 14 Nov · 7:30 PM$59–1,041
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Requiem
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Tue 17 Nov · 6 PMFree
"The Definition of Insanity" Community Screening and Panel
RPL Nordlof Center
Tue 17 Nov · 7 PM$28–72
⚽Team sports🏒Hockey
Rockford Icehogs vs. Chicago Wolves
BMO Harris Bank Center
Sat 21 Nov · 10 AM
2026 Machesney Park Fall’iday Bazaar
Harlem High School
Sat 21 Nov · 7:30 PM$46–213
🎸Rock✨Pop
Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Fri 27 Nov · 7 PM$45–508
🎭Theatre
The Second City
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Sat 28 Nov · 12 PM$40
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds
Holiday Themed Course
Sat 28 Nov · 3 PM$0
🏷️Other
Gifts Galore: Small Business Holiday Shopping
Snatched Studio
Wed 2 Dec · 5:30 PMFree
🎪Street party💼Career
INCROWD815 Annual Christmas Party & Fundraiser
Elevated Health Essentials - Functional Medicine Doctor
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AMFree
FREE Family Fun Event at the Nicolas Conservatory
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Sat 5 Dec · 3 PM$27–1,041
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Rockford Symphony Orchestra & Rockford Dance Company: The Nutcracker
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Fri 11 Dec · 11:30 AM$0
December 11, 2026 Rockford Linked Lunch with Lauren V Davis
Machine Shed Restaurant
Fri 11 Dec · 7 PM$94–1,146
Gary Owen
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Sat 12 Dec
🧺Market
2026 Rockford Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market
CherryVale Mall
Sat 12 Dec
🥋Martial arts🤾Sports & fitness
FUJI BJJ Rockford Winter Open
Rockford
Sat 19 Dec · 6:30 PM$30–51
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Union, 61107
Sat 19 Dec · 7 PM$103–914
Derek Hough
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Sat 19 Dec · 7 PM$169
Derek Hough
Hard Rock Live - Rockford
Sat 19 Dec · 7:30 PM$59–168
Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Sat 19 Dec · 8:45 PM$30–51
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Union, 61107
Thu 7 Jan · 7 PM$32
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Fri 8 Jan · 6:30 PM$32
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Sat 9 Jan · 10:30 AM$35
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Sat 9 Jan · 2:30 PM$35
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Sat 9 Jan · 6:30 PM$32
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Sun 10 Jan · 10:30 AM$32
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Sun 10 Jan · 2:30 PM$35
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
BMO Center - Rockford
Sun 10 Jan · 6 PM$78–538
The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Thu 14 Jan · 7:30 PM$79–515
Shucked
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Thu 14 Jan · 7:30 PM$64
Shucked
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Sat 30 Jan · 7 PM$31–114
Rockford Icehogs vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 5 Feb · 7 PM$31–96
Rockford Icehogs vs. Toronto Marlies
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 5 Feb · 7 PM$136–610
Air Supply
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Fri 12 Feb · 7 PM$31–114
Rockford Icehogs vs. Bakersfield Condors
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 12 Feb · 7 PM$80–1,041
Kathleen Madigan
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Sat 13 Feb · 6:30 PM$29–49.50
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
Union, 61107
Fri 19 Feb · 7 PM$109–542
Kansas - The Band
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Fri 26 Feb · 7 PM$31–96
Rockford Icehogs vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
BMO Harris Bank Center
Fri 5 Mar · 7 PM$42–244
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
BMO Harris Bank Center
Sun 14 Mar · 6 PM$51–1,188
Blue October
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Fri 19 Mar · 7 PM$50–552
TobyMac
BMO Harris Bank Center
Wed 24 Mar · 7 PM$29–102
Rockford Icehogs vs. Providence Bruins
BMO Harris Bank Center
Mon 29 Mar · 7:30 PM$89–1,041
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Sat 10 Apr · 9 AM$0–50
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run
1 Huskie Circle
Sat 1 May · 8 PM$73–1,041
Matt Mathews
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Sat 1 May · 8 PM
🎤Stand-up
Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour
Coronado Theatre
Sun 13 Jun
🏃Running🏊Water sports
IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford - Illinois
Rockford
Tue 22 Jun · 7 PM
🎤Hip-Hop🎸Rock
Concierto de Scarface + DJ Quik + Too Short en Rockford
Hard Rock Rockford
Sun 4 Jul · 7 AM$10–35
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk
300 N. Madison Street (Under the Jefferson St. Bridge)
Ongoing
Thu 17 · 11 AM$30
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Fossil Encounter: Advanced Paleo Collections Tour
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Thu 17 · 11 AM$30
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Private Tour & Dino Encounter at Burpee
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Mon 28$17.85
🏋️Fitness🤾Sports & fitness
Curvy Couture: Glute & Core
Snatched Studio
See also in Rockford
Fri 2 · 7:30 PM$19.50–57.35
💿DJ set✨Pop
Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party
The Apollo Theatre AC, Belvidere
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
🎻Classical🎩Ballroom
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher plays music of Four Centuries
Beloit Public Library
Sat 17 · 4:20 PM$30.57–114
🎫Concert
Adam Calhoun , Struggle Jennings, Bubba Sparxxx, Savannah Dexter , Jamwayne, Dusty Leigh , Hard Target, Cymple Man , Shocka Hustlemane, Big Buck Beezy
The Apollo Theatre AC, Belvidere
Sat 17 · 5 PM$73–117
🎤Hip-Hop🎙️Rap
Struggle Jennings
The Apollo Theatre AC, Belvidere
Sun 25 · 6 PM$74–135
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Mushroomhead
The Apollo Theatre AC, Belvidere
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at 5BAR
5BAR, Beloit
Thu 1 · 7 AM
🌀Ecstatic dance🧘Wellness
Boone Interplay
Boone Interplay — Boone
Thu 15 · 5:30 PM$110–800
🎪Street party
Mutts & Martinis 2026
The Stack at The Powerhouse, Beloit
Sat 24
🎪Street party🤝Volunteering
Byron Women's Club Fundraiser Fiesta Nachos & Bingo
Byron Museum
Thu 22 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk🌳Outdoors
Halloween Soiree
Beloit Public Library
TodayFree
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
Savor the Roast: Cafely’s Coffee Day Tasting Event
Cafely, Beloit
Sat 17$5
🪡Crafts🌳Outdoors
2026 Pecatonica Holidazzle Arts and Craft Show
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica
At 5 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners
Beloit Public Library
Tue 6 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
Rainbow Movie Series
Beloit Public Library
Wed 7 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema
FABL Film Night
Beloit Public Library
Mon 12 · 9 AMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
The Impact of Pollution in the Greater Beloit Area
Beloit Public Library
Sat 17 · 9 AM$70
🏆Tournament👾Video games
Cata Cup 2026 Warhammer 40K Grand Tournament
Cataclysm Games, Machesney Park
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
INCROWD815 Trivia Team Playing TOM'S TRIVIA at Louie's Tap House Sept 30
Louie's Tap House, Roscoe
Thu 8 · 1 PM
🎯Board games
Bunco
Pecatonica Public Library
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at The Rock Bar & Grill
The Rock Bar & Grill, Beloit
At 6 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at G5 Brewery
G5 Brewery, Beloit
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
⚔️Miniatures🏆Tournament
Warren Wizards October RTT
Warren Wizards, Beloit
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Venues in Rockford
300 N. Madison Street (Under the Jefferson St. Bridge)
1 event
213 N 3rd St
2 events
Union, 61107
5 events
Verdi Club
2 events
Burpee Museum of Natural History
9 events
Coronado Theatre
8 events
Coronado Performing Arts Center
17 events
BMO Center
1 event
BMO Harris Bank Center
13 events
BMO Center - Rockford
7 events
330 15th Ave
2 events
4215 E State St suite 103
1 event